Retro video games have seen a resurgence in interest over the last few years. And if you happen to have a crate full of old video games, there still might be a way to enjoy…

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These days, it’s not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a…

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We’re big fans of Dorothy’s series of Stamp Sheets posters, reimagining pop culture icons as vintage postage stamps. The latest edition from the UK print shop is “Classic Video Games” with artwork inspired by some…

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All recent conflicts might be settled online in League of Legends, Fortnite, or Valorant matches, but there was a time before that–when the rest of us were growing up–when everything was settled with one game:…

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Cloud gaming is still in its infancy but it appears to be growing quickly. So, it should come as no surprise that tech manufacturers Logitech have entered the scene with the G CLOUD, a mobile…

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The vintage aesthetics of classic arcade games have seen a rise in popularity as more and more arcade-themed bars pop up around the country. Despite their archaic mechanics, clunky machinery, and frustrating difficulty, arcade games…

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The 80s are back in a big way. And, if you’re looking to tap into your childhood nostalgia, you can always turn to LEGO. The Danish toymaker has announced a seriously impressive set modeled after…

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As the video game industry continues to push technology forward, there’s still a large segment of the population that yearns for the bygone days of retro gaming. With the success of recent projects like the…

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The world of virtual reality might very well be the future of video games. There is some truly cutting-edge technology in the space and the interactivity is astounding. But, the barrier to entry might still…

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“Steamed Hams” is not only one of the best bits from The Simpsons — a show overflowing with impeccable gags — but it’s also become an enduring meme in the internet era. Now, the brief…

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Artist and sculptor Daniel Arsham has made a name for himself by crafting life-size recreations of daily objects and gadgets. His latest release continues a trend of electronics that started earlier in 2021 when he…

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Horror video games and movies are a year-round fare. But, there is something pertinent about the spooky time of year. So, in honor of Halloween 2021 we’re rounding up our favorite scary, terrifying, and creepy…

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When it comes to nostalgic pieces from our formative years that we will always support, it’s hard to compete with the likes of Pac-Man and LEGO. LEGO Ideas user LiteBricks has submitted what might be…

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Everyone knows that nostalgia is a huge factor in the price things sell for at auction. But we’re willing to bet no one would have predicted that a sealed copy of Super Mario 64 would…

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As the video game industry gets progressively bigger, bulkier, and, just, “more” (take a look at the weirdly futuristic Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X), it’s refreshing to come across something new that manages to…

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Whether you’re talking to little kids, parents, friends or grandparents, we’re willing to bet if you asked them about their favorite video games they’d say Pac-Man–or Ms. Pac-Man–in the first few. Deceptively simple in concept…

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